HE DID IT!!! Josh graduated High School with amazing written all over him. It was a glorious evening, June 9, 2010. It’s been mentioned here how Josh, his family, and friends have looked forward to this day with great anticipation. Hundreds were in the stands to see Valley View High School’s Class of 2010.  Several of Josh’s closest people: parents, siblings, cousins, grandfather, and friends from distant cities were in the stands cheering. The program was set in a very
traditional format, from the graduates entering the stadium, to seating, and the top students honored. Fireworks lit the sky at the beginning of the student roll call and at the end of the names list. As a beautiful addition, doves were released in the air during the final song to represent the students future. It was truly a night to remember for all the student graduates and their guests. After the ceremony, Josh and his group of supporters gathered at a local restaurant to share a meal and a time of laughs. Gifts given and pictures taken as, we celebrated this special moment with the young graduate.
This couldn’t have been a more poignant graduation for a teenager like Josh. He celebrates his high school graduation one day, and celebrates the one-year anniversary of his stroke the next. It’s hard to imagine, one year ago, June 9, 2009, Josh and his Dad were sitting at the kitchen table discussing his plans for the 2009 summer. The next day June 10, he had a stroke that changed his direction in life. The reason this high school graduation is so special is the fact that not even a stroke could stop this kid from reaching his goal, to walk with his class of 2010. Congratulations Josh, Well Done!
